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Cogta and Salga are pushing for an amendment Bill that seeks to remove the undue influence of smaller parties on the appointment of political office bearers in municipalities to be approved as law by next year’s elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities

The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said

  • Eyaaz
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IFP leader Velenkosi Hlabisa. (@GovernmentZA/X)

Cooperative governance allocates R1.4 billion to disaster management

The money will allow municipalities to rebuild structures damaged by floods, said Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
Alfred Nzo district municipality mayor Vukile Mhlelembana. (

Failing Eastern Cape municipality spends just 13% of R123m infrastructure grant

Premier Oscar Mabuyane has been urged to act against Alfred Nzo municipality’s mayor, Vukile Mhlelembana

  • Khaya Koko
4 min read
Irate: Ratepayers of the Msunduzi municipality, which is led by mayor Mzimkhulu Thebolla, have written to cooperative governance MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi.(Photo by Gallo Images/Darren Stewart)

Angry Msunduzi residents call for forensic investigation

Pietermaritzburg residents allege corruption and mismanagement as well as problems with the new billing system

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Msunduzi City Hall. Photo supplied

Angry Msunduzi ratepayers call for a forensic investigation

They have also urged the government to conduct lifestyle audits on councillors and dissolve the troubled municipality This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read